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Section 10 — cHaSSiS information
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camelot 2007
coolant SyStem
A fully formulated antifreeze or coolant
containing a pre-charge of Supplemental
Coolant Additives (SCA) is recommended
to significantly simplify coolant system
maintenance. The difference between fully
formatted antifreeze and fully formatted
coolant is the percentage of water. Both contain
balanced amounts of antifreeze, SCA, buffering
compounds and a percentage of good clean
quality water. The antifreeze of coolant must
meet ethylene glycol or propylene glycol
recommendations.
Clean, quality water in a 50/50 ratio (40 to
60% working range) mixed with fully formatted
antifreeze will provide protection from -34º F to
228º F. The 50/50 mix ratio must be premixed
prior to being put in the system. Placing
antifreeze and water in the cooling system is not
recommended. Consult the manufacturer’s OEM
for more details.
Coolant System Overheated:
If the engine is overheated do not pour cold
coolant into the hot engine. Sudden change in
temperature may crack the cylinder head or
block. If the engine is hot, fill slowly to prevent
rapid cooling and distortion of engine castings.
Coolant System Frozen:
If the coolant
system freezes,
the motorhome
must be towed to
a warm area until
completely thawed.
If the engine is operated when the cooling
system is frozen it can result in engine
overheating due to insufficient coolant
circulation. Once thawed, check engine, radiator
and related components for damage caused by
expansion of frozen coolant.
NOTE
An over concentration of antifreeze, or
the use of high silicate antifreeze, can
cause damage to the coolant system and
engine. Antifreeze is essential in every
climate.
WARNING
Do not continue engine operation when
engine warning light illuminates and
the engine begins to de-rate in power
output. Continued operation will result
in engine damage.
NOTE
Consult the engine manufacturer owners
guide for more detailed information.
Engine Coolant Reservoir:
The engine
coolant reservoir
is connected to
the radiator by
a hose. When
the motorhome
is driven,
coolant heats
and expands.
A portion of
fluid, displaced
by expansion,
flows from the radiator into the reservoir. When
the engine is stopped the coolant cools and
contracts. Coolant is drawn back in the radiator
by a vacuum. Thus, the radiator is kept filled
with coolant to the desired level at all times
resulting in increased cooling efficiency. The
coolant level should be at, or slightly above, the
appropriate mark on the reservoir tank when the
system is cold.
CAUTION
To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant
from being released from the engine
cooling system, never remove the
reservoir cap while the engine is running
or hot. Failure to follow this warning
may result in damage to the engine
cooling system and possibly cause severe
personal injury.
Coolant Levels:
Check the coolant level daily or when
refueling.
If the coolant is below the minimum
level, the low coolant alarm will sound
and the low coolant light will appear on
the dash.
INSPECTION
Stop the motorhome and inspect the
coolant level before continued operation.
INFORMATION
Refer to the Engine Manufacturer
Owner’s Manual for details on engine
coolant maintenance.
NOTE
Have an inspection performed of the
surge tank cap seal and have the cap
pressure tested at each oil change.
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Coolant Reservoir
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